Gazi University celebrates new academic year at Faculty of Sport Sciences

Gazi University held a ceremony to mark the opening of the 2026-2027 academic year at the Faculty of Sport Sciences. The event was attended by university Rector Prof. Dr. Uğur Ünal, Dean Prof. Dr. Halil İbrahim Cicioğlu, and several prominent national athletes, including former weightlifter Halil Mutlu and wrestler Yasemin Adar Yiğit.

During the ceremony, certificates of appreciation were presented to national athletes studying at the university for their achievements. Rector Ünal emphasized the historical and ethical importance of sports in Turkish history, noting that it represents more than just physical activity. Dean Cicioğlu highlighted the faculty's long-standing history and noted how advancements in science and technology, such as artificial intelligence and data analysis, are expanding the scope of sports science.